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Calgary Flames vs. Edmonton Oilers
April 6, 2024
The Edmonton Oilers (46-24-5) will face the Calgary Flames (34-36-5) for the fourth time this season on Saturday, April 6, at 10:00 PM ET at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. The Oilers' moneyline is -170, showing they are favored to win this matchup.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Oilers are 2-3 in their last five games and have lost their previous two matchups. Their latest defeat was a 5-0 shutout against the Dallas Stars, which should be a wake-up call to prioritize their offense for this matchup.
They are led by Connor McDavid (128 points, 97 assists), who also happens to lead the league in total assists. They also have Zach Hyman, who scored 52 goals overall and ranks third in the league.
The Oilers have scored 3.54 goals and fired 33.8 shots per game. They should have an advantage in power plays, as they have scored 60 times and allowed 49 goals, with a power play percentage of 27.0.
Defensively, they allow 2.88 goals and 28.4 shots per game from opposing teams, which is slightly different from their offensive numbers. Their penalty-kill percentage is 79.4, hovering near the Flames'.
Calgary Flames Betting Preview
The Flames are 1-4 in their last five games and are currently on a two-game losing streak. In their previous loss, they came up short 5-2 against the Winnipeg Jets, marking their second straight loss in which they allowed five goals.
They are 19-18-1 at home, at least a winning record compared to their overall performances. Nazem Kadri led them with 65 points and 41 assists, while Yegor Sharangovich led them with 29 goals scored.
The Flames score 3.05 goals on 31.2 shot attempts each game. However, they are not strong on the power play, as their power play percentage is 16.5. They have scored 38 goals while allowing 42.
Their defense could be better, as they allow 3.25 goals on 30.1 shots from opponents. Compared to their offense, they have a slight negative ratio. One thing going in their favor is the penalty kill percentage, which is currently at 81.1 and could impact this.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
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has great NHL offerings to bet on, with this matchup favoring the Edmonton Oilers. They are solid on the road and have succeeded over the Flames this season.
The Oilers have won twice out of three times they have met, with the Flames landing their first win in their last battle back in February. Look for the Oilers to get back on track and finish out the Flames strong.
Final Pick: Edmonton Oilers -170
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